Todays announcement by Minister Eamon Ryan and Minister Eamon O'Cuiv

As developers of the most significant infrastructural project ever undertaken in the Erris region, we look forward to participating wholeheartedly in the Forum's work.

We reiterate our long-standing commitment to engage in constructive dialogue with any individuals or groups who have genuine concerns about the Corrib project and will work with the Forum's Chairman Mr. Joe Brosnan to achieve this goal.

We hope that the new Forum will also leverage development opportunities that will flow from the Corrib project - so as to enhance the long term social and economic development of Erris and Co Mayo.